According to a study published recently, the depressed stroke survivors are three times more likely to die early and four times more likely to die of a stroke.
"Up to one in three who have a stroke to develop a depression", said study author Dr. Amytis Towfighi. "It is something members of the family can help to look for that could potentially save their beloved. ''
Towfighi study included 10 550 persons aged 25 to 74 years who were followed for 21 years. of these, 73 people had a stroke, but did not develop depression; and 48 had an attack and develop depression.
Other factors such as age, sex, race, education, income and marital status, have been taken into account when the authors analyzed the data.
"Our research highlights the importance of screening and treatment of depression in people who have had a stroke," Towfighi said. "After stroke stroke and possible consequences of depression, taking into account of depression attended." looking for signs and symptoms, and their resolution may be key
The study is due to be presented at the American Academy of 65th annual Neurology meeting in San Diego on March 16, 2013.
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